not producing any or the desired effect
不起作用的;无效的
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an ineffectual campaign .一场无效的战役。
(of a person)lacking the ability or qualities to cope with a role or situation
(人)不能胜任的;无能的
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she was neglectful and ineffectual as a parent .作为家长她是疏忽而且不能胜任的。
"late Middle English: from medieval Latin